Versions, personality, and other aspects of FNAF Freddy
No character in the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise is more well-known—and maybe even more terrifying—than FNAF's Freddy. We're dissecting every appearance, piece of lore, and variation of Freddy in this guide to help you become a regular series expert. There are spoilers coming, so be warned.
See our lore guides for FNAF characters, FNAF Chica, FNAF Foxy, FNAF Gregory, and FNAF Roxy for additional information on this eerie series. See our guides to Poppy Playtime characters, which include the show's stars, Poppy Playtime Mommy Long Legs and Poppy Playtime Huggy Wuggy, if you've had enough of Freddy.
Who is the Freddy of FNAF?
In all honesty, there wouldn't be any Five Nights at Freddy's, video games, or imaginary kid mortality in US pizza shops without Freddy Fazbear. The leader of the animatronic gang and the source of entertainment for children at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, Freddy is the in-game version of Chuck E. Cheese. The primary distinction between the two is that Chuck E. Cheese doesn't roam the restaurant at night in search of fresh victims or take on the form of a lost soul.
Thus, Freddy may be seen as the show's adversary as well as its victim. However, the most of your time is spent attempting to avoid the animatronic since there isn't much time for compassion while he is tearing you apart. In addition to adding to the complexity, Freddy has gone through many incarnations. To be clear, we are discussing both the original and the character you encounter in the first horror game. Scroll down for the other Freddies.
Who is FNAF Freddy's spirit possessor?
Freddy is possessed by Gabriel's ghost, one of the five kids William Afton murdered. If you're unaware of this very sad aspect of FNAF mythology, one of the game world's trigger events is the murder of Gabriel, which gives the mechanical Freddy a soul that craves retribution.If you complete every minigame in FNAF 3 to obtain the satisfying conclusion, you may release Gabriel's spirit. Although Gabriel's soul isn't released, you do get a different scene from the terrible original ending, with Freddy's eyes almost completely dark. Even if the story is still depressing from beginning to end, at least now you can at last provide the five kids some comfort.
Which FNAF Freddy variations are there?
Freddy the Golden
Throughout the whole series, Golden Freddy, often referred to as Yellow Bear, is one of the most enigmatic figures. When it comes to his physical attributes, Golden Freddy largely resembles Withered Freddy—a shattered mess of an animatronic. Though he will do everything in his power to drag you out, Golden Freddy may now be seen in FNAF: Special Delivery, appearing radiant and new beneath the lights.
The FNAF community disagrees on Golden Freddy's role in the legend, with many feeling there are still clues and mysteries about the shining nightmare to be discovered. Unlike the other animatronics, one of the most widely held hypotheses is that Golden Freddy is an apparition or ghost. This theory stems from Golden Freddy's look and actions in the original FNAF, when he may unexpectedly show up in the control room. Subsequent appearances, meanwhile, have somewhat refuted this hypothesis.
Toy Freddy
Though he doesn't have the same terrifying appearance as the other Freddy from FNAF 2, Toy Freddy is a formidable foe when it comes to acting fearsome. Unlike many other Freddies, Toy Freddy may or may not be possessed by a ghost. Withered Freddy is the true menace of the second series installment, whereas Toy Freddy is equally nasty but loses some of the star power.
Freddy withered.
The toys in FNAF 2 are very scary, but they're not the actual fear. You should be on the lookout for the animatronics that have become withered. The really bad guy in this situation is Withered Freddy, who lurks in the shadows and tries to scare you. Withered Freddy's brown cloth barely conceals a few wires, making him the least unkempt-looking of the withered gang. Though Withered is much more worn out than the Freddy from the original FNAF, Strictly Speaking, Withered Freddy and the original Freddy are the same creatures.
Fredbear
Although Freddy may seem like the original, he isn't. The first animatronic was made by Henry Emily, William Afton's former business partner, rather than by Afton himself: Fredbear. In the early eighties, Fredbear was the first animatronic to enter a Freddy's location, along with Spring Bonnie. Regretfully, Fredbear would symbolize the first tragedy in the show, when the animatronic inadvertently crushed a child's skull. The venue will close shortly after, condemning Fredbear.
Although some fans believe that Fredbear and Golden Freddy are the same entity, there are several clues and appearances that contradict this hypothesis. The most compelling evidence against the assumption that these two Freddies are the same comes from posters for Fredbear's Family Diner, which feature both Golden Freddy and Fredbear together.
Fearful Freddy
Even if we don't know much about Nightmare Freddy, we can at least comprehend the meaning behind his moniker. With its messy look and pointed fangs, this form of Freddy is the scariest; it seems brand-new compared to Withered Freddy. This specific terrible bear makes an appearance in a child's room in FNAF 4, making it one of the few appearances of Freddie outside of a Freddy-based location.
Dim Freddy
One of the most intricate Freddies in the series is Shadow Freddy. The majority of the tale for this version of Freddy can be found in the FNAF 3 minigames, which depict how William Afton tricked the original Freddy and his friends into dying by using the animatronic. Many people think that Shadow Freddy could be a manifestation of the owner's wickedness because of his purple hue and his involvement in Afton's misdeeds. Although it's still up for question, some believe that Phantom Freddy and Shadow Freddy may be the same entity due to their cryptic nature.
Freddy Glamrock
After much effort and time, we now have a nightmare bear that is on your side in the form of Glamrock Freddy.In contrast to earlier series Freddies, Glamrock is helpful and polite, and he's essential in getting you out of FNAF: Security Breach's nasty animatronics.The malfunctioning robot is your sole means of protection against the deadly robots that are hidden around the mall, and you spend a significant portion of the game in Glamrock Freddy's enormous belly hatch. Start with FNAF: Security Breach and Glamrock Freddy if you wish to encounter a nice Freddy instead of a terrifying monster.
Freddy having fun
This is when the mythology becomes pretty confusing—Funtime Freddy. Funtime Freddy was designed by William Afton to murder kids at his new restaurant, Circus Baby's Pizza World, but it never gets to be used as Afton's daughter was killed by Circus Baby, another animatronic, before it ever opened. Years later, when William's son Michael Afton is sent to the site to fix the robots, Funtime Freddy's narrative resumes.Funtime Freddy is one of the several animatronics Michael must stay away from in FNAF: Sister Location in order to rescue his sister's soul from Circus Baby. In the course of the game, Funtime Freddy gains control of the amalgamation and turns into Molten Freddy when Freddy first joins Ennard prior to Circus Baby being expelled from the body.
Melt Freddy
The removal of Circus Baby from Ennard and one of the primary animatronics in FNAF 6 (also known as Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator) led to the creation of Molten Freddy. With the exception of his head and top hat, this version of Freddy is the least similar to the others. Molten Freddy is mostly made of wires, much like its former incarnation, Ennard. Molten Freddy lurks in the vents throughout Pizzeria Simulator. When Henry Emily burns down the remains of the Fazbear Entertainment empire's ruins on the last night of the game, the completed ending suggests his fate.What kind of guy is FNAF Freddy?
During the day, Freddy, a children's performer, projects an air of friendliness and approachability while assuming the role of the group's leader among the animatronics. He's basically Mickey's inverse, with everyone else playing supporting parts. It's his name on the door, after all.Freddy from FNAF is, for the most part, a heartless murderer who is content to murder everyone who lingers in his business after dark. It's not entirely his fault, however, since Freddy's spirit—Gabriel—cannot distinguish between adults. He is just seeking retribution for William Afton's murder of him.